In grades 3-8, students take Smarter Balanced tests and MSP for federal accountability. Student scores on these tests determine a school’s adequate yearly progress (AYP) status.

Tests Required for Federal Accountability

Grades

Subject

Test

3-8

ELA

Smarter Balanced

Math

5 & 8

Science

MSP

High School

In high school, students take Smarter Balanced tests and the biology EOC for federal accountability. Student scores on these tests determine a school’s AYP status. All 11th graders will take the Smarter Balanced tests in ELA and math. Students take the biology EOC as they complete that course, typically by the end of 10th grade.

Tests Required for Federal Accountability

Grades

Subject

Test

11

ELA

Smarter Balanced

Math

10

Biology

EOC

High school students must also pass tests, or state-approved alternatives, to be eligible to graduate. Required tests vary by expected year of graduation. A student’s expected year of graduation is set when he/she enters the 9th grade. A small number of students receiving special education services are eligible to earn a certificate of individual achievement (CIA)/high school diploma by meeting standard in the Washington Alternate Assessment System (WAAS). Eligibility is determined by a student’s IEP team. For more information about graduation requirements, please email gradreq@k12.wa.us.